Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal. Otitis externa has many possible causes: Bacterial: Bacteria can infect the outer ear when the skin is damaged. Moisture in the…
No. 3-ranked UFC fighter, Leslie Smith sustained a match-ending right cross to the side of her head in a bout against contender Jessica Eye. The 125lb fighter was forced to…
Body piercing has become more popular and less taboo in recent years. With an increase in piercing there has been a concomitant increase in complications .One area particularly at…
The enlargement or stretching of the earlobe is a custom that has been around for centuries. People have done this for a variety of reasons, ranging from religious practices…
A recently published study has demonstrated that most parents do not think that their child is at risk for hearing loss from noise exposure. As a result of this…
Question: My teenage daughter is constantly listening to music using headphones. Sometimes it is loud enough that I can even hear the music if I am standing close to her. …
Around the mid-1800s, speculations arose regarding the condition of “cauliflower ear.” Some thought it was a symptom of insanity, while others argued that it resulted from the insane hitting…
With Memorial Day approaching, people are looking forward to celebrating. One of the most common and anticipated events is the fireworks. While people recognize some possible dangers of fireworks,…